Care and Feeding of Emptiness

I just found this one in my drafts Care and Feeding of Emptiness . . . that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:19b Recommended Reading Ecclesiastes 2 Emptiness has become the trademark of recent generations. Like Solomon, many have tried everything the world has to offer in an attempt to fill their void. Tragically though, countless empty souls have come to their end without ever having come to the realization that the only thing in life that matters is to "Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man's all" (Ecclesiastes 12:13). Solomon, whom God made the wisest man in all history, sought out every conceivable pleasure without limitation; but in the end, concluded that nothing so satisfied the hungry soul of man like knowing and loving his Creator. When asked "If emptiness were a pet, and you were writing a manual for the Care and Feeding of Your Emptiness, what advice would you give?" someone answered, "It is easy to care for. Be sure to give it daily attention, and it will grow big and strong." Every moment we spend giving our emptiness the wrong kind of attention, whether that consists of sampling everything under the sun or giving up completely, we are enabling it to become bigger and stronger. Give your emptiness the right kind of attention by letting God fill your heart. It will never feel full until it's filled by Him. Outside of Christ, I am empty; in Christ, I am full. Watchman Nee Read-Thru-the-Bible Proverbs 15:1 - 17:28

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